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Survey of families who left district cites bullying, class size and academics as main reasons; 30% might return
Summary
District officials presented a targeted survey of 82 families who had open‑enrolled out; the top reasons families gave for leaving included bullying (about 35%), student achievement and teaching methods (around 22% each), and class‑size concerns. Administration outlined outreach strategies to recruit families back.
The Port Washington‑Saukville School District presented survey results from 82 families who had open‑enrolled out of the district, saying about 21% of contacted households responded. The administration reported 59% of respondents had previously attended district schools before leaving; 49% of those now attend a neighboring public district, 13% are in private schools, 9% are in virtual programs and 8% are homeschooled. The district said 30% of respondents said they would consider returning while 46% said they would not.
Why it matters: district leaders said the findings will shape recruitment and retention efforts during upcoming open‑enrollment windows and in outreach to…
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